Rumours about Corus keep continuing to circulate, the last ones relating to Severstahl and Russian connections. It would seem entirely logical for Corus to seek a low cost steelmaking partner at a time when international takeovers and mergers are creating steel superpowers. Whilst Mittal who already had low cost steelmaking facilities, sought a “high profile” European partner, Corus have a high European profile, but no low cost steelmaking capacity. Mittal in reverse, on a smaller scale?